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CTBasketball said:
It hurts to say this, but I agree. But you could also say the same thing about Boat. The first season, Boat and Bazz did not get along - both had different visions of how the team should be ran.
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No need to rehash all of this, but I thought it was well known that it was Bazz and Boat that caused the chemistry problems on that team. Borges confirmed it.
 
businesslawyer said:
Like Lamb, my understanding is Nadov came here to stay here. After the publicity he got in Israel, he was then made an offer he couldn't refuse.
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My memory is that Dove came here already under contract. He was hoping for the NBA and may have wanted to stay, but they called in his contract.

I'm not a huge fan of Rudy's time at UCONN either, but it is a stretch to distrust all players who may leave after a yearyear because of one complicated situation.
 
David 76 said:
My memory is that Dove came here already under contract. He was hoping for the NBA and may have wanted to stay, but they called in his contract.

I'm not a huge fan of Rudy's time at UCONN either, but it is a stretch to distrust all players who may leave after a yearyear because of one complicated situation.
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Again, I am fine with KO recruiting these players. I am defending someone else's comment when he was called an idiot for stating that UConn would do just as well without them. There is more than a little supporting evidence for his conclusion.
 
HooperScooper said:
I agree. Crazy. Rudy seems to be the scapegoat for the team not making the Final Four in 2006.
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No, the problem was not having enough guards on the roster. It's true that the team would have been improved with one less All-American and one more capable guard. More time for Rashad and Denham was not the answer, both were limited in ballhandling and playmaking, but moving Rudy to the 4, Rashad and Denham to the 3, and playing somebody with point guard skills at the 2 -- Kemba, Bazz, Doron Sheffer, Ricky Moore, etc - would have greatly improved the team.
 
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Wasn't that to be AJ's first year, I think having AJ on the team would have been another ball handler who would have rounded out the team as the best. We had crazy talent, but little team, and I still think, your team is your guard play. Marcus was very good, sometimes great, but not on the KEA, BG, Kemba, Shabazz level.

A healthy freshman year for AJ would have been the difference, and ultimately I think we would have beat anyone after G.Mason, we had a knack for getting up for the big games that year

With that said, I think Jones will be the next commitment, and it only be a matter of time for Stone to round out the best class of 2015
 
BankShot said:
Wasn't that to be AJ's first year, I think having AJ on the team would have been another ball handler who would have rounded out the team as the best. We had crazy talent, but little team, and I still think, your team is your guard play. Marcus was very good, sometimes great, but not on the KEA, BG, Kemba, Shabazz level.

A healthy freshman year for AJ would have been the difference, and ultimately I think we would have beat anyone after G.Mason, we had a knack for getting up for the big games that year

With that said, I think Jones will be the next commitment, and it only be a matter of time for Stone to round out the best class of 2015
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Second I think. AJ was supposed to join Rudy in 2005 as a freshman. He then had his illness. Then he had his legal issues before the 2006 season started. His first year with the team was 2007. From what I recall at least.
 
If Price had been healthy and ready to go on time, he's a sophomore on the '06 team, and the whole make-up of that team changes. A lineup of Boone, Rudy, Brown, Price, Williams with Armstrong, Adrien, Anderson, and Austrie on the bench would have been hard to beat.
 
HooperScooper said:
I agree. Crazy. Rudy seems to be the scapegoat for the team not making the Final Four in 2006.
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That season was like Murder on the Orient Express; it wasn't just Rudy, every one dun it. But Rudy was the only one yawning during the big game. And notice that we had lousy chemistry in 2006 and 2012. Hope KO has a plan for 2018.

Back to the OP, put me down for whoever Chief picks.
 
Rudy's only sin was the fact so many had higher expectations. Other than that he was a solid 18/19 year old sophomore still growing into his body and game!

That team was disappointing only because they lost to GMU which others did too.........one game in which Cinderella was the star again. Cinderella also come down to earth in the semi's and if they played like that vs UConn we'd be talking about Rudy as a ring wearer like many others.
 
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Inyatkin said:
Rudy Gay's sin was not being Caron Butler. That's really what it comes down to.
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mauconnfan said:
Rudy's only sin was the fact so many had higher expectations. Other than that he was a solid 18/19 year old sophomore still growing into his body and game!

That team was disappointing only because they lost to GMU which others did too....one game in which Cinderella was the star again. Cinderella also come down to earth in the semi's and if they played like that vs UConn we'd be talking about Rudy as a ring wearer like many others.
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These two posts, 1000000000%.

That team had a fatal flaw, and despite that, if a Denham 3 goes in, they probably take the whole thing. They got up for teams they respected, and played like crap against teams that didn't. Unfortunately, they pretty much respected no one in that tournament bracket, and so it was probably the least impressive E8 run we ever had. But one bad bounce--or, more correctly perhaps, one bad palming call--completely changed the way we look at Rudy.
 
I always saw that team as inconsistent and played below their talent level, not only against GMU. I guess, as the most talented player, I blamed Gay and his body language never told me anything different. But people here are moderating my opinion. The fact that he was still a teenager and the lack of another good ball handler makes sense.
 
Speaking of next commitment someone please tell me Chris Clarke decided not to go to Creighton last evening? :eek:
 
I change my mind... Here's hoping KO can close and get the "glue guy" that's what this team neeeds... Chris Clarke

Strengths:
Clarke is a long and athletic wing froward that is very active. He has an excellent motor which allows him to compete with great energy. He is an above the rim finisher on the break and he attacks the glass on both ends especially offensively. He is a good two or three dribble straight line driver and he is capable of defending multiple positions. Clarke will not hesitate to do the dirty work as well. He will not shy away from charges or loose balls.

Weaknesses:
Clarke will need to continue to develop as a perimeter shooter and gain confidence while continuing to extend his range. Clarke must also continue to build strength in order to handle physical play as he attack the rim.

Bottom Line:
Clarke is a glue guy type of combination forward. He has excellent offensive versatility, can rebound and competes every second he is on the floor. He is a high major prospect that has a blue collar approach to the game and is very productive.
 
I've been defending Rudy on here, but I can't really defend the 2006 aside from pointing out they needed a second ball handler.

That team got bounced in their first game in the Big East Championship, was down double digits to 16 seed Albany, should've lost to Washington and then did lose to Mason.

Something clearly was going on with that team at the end of the season.

We always hear guys were looking ahead to the nba (I think Calhoun even said that) but to me it felt like there had to be something else.

I don't care how much the nba dream is in your head, it's the ncaas, I can't imagine being THAT out of focus.
 
ConnHuskBask said:
I've been defending Rudy on here, but I can't really defend the 2006 aside from pointing out they needed a second ball handler.

That team got bounced in their first game in the Big East Championship, was down double digits to 16 seed Albany, should've lost to Washington and then did lose to Mason.

Something clearly was going on with that team at the end of the season.

We always hear guys were looking ahead to the nba (I think Calhoun even said that) but to me it felt like there had to be something else.

I don't care how much the nba dream is in your head, it's the ncaas, I can't imagine being THAT out of focus.
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Woulda coulda ........not sure we deserved to beat St Joe's this year either? But a win is a win.......persevere!
 
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That 2006 team did not play like a UCONN/Calhoun team. Not saying it was his fault, but JC didn't have control of them. It was so unusual to see.
 
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